socio cultural Flashcards
pro of stimulants
decrease reaction time, increase alertness
side effect of stimulants
sleep loss, high blood pressure
pro of narcotics
very strong painkillers so mask injury
side effect of narcotics
constipation, loss of coordination, highly addictive
pro of anabolic steroids
promote muscle growth and speed up recovery
side effect of anabolic steroids
can damage kidneys, liver and heart
pro of peptide hormones
increase number of red blood cells
side effect of peptide hormones
thickening of blood can lead to heart attack and stroke
pro of duiretics
lose weight so are lighter
side effect of diuretics
dehydration, low blood pressurep
pro of beta blockers
reduce heart rate and blood pressure and effects of adrenaline
side effect of beta blockers
nausea, poor circulation and weakness
pro of blood doping
increased cardiovascular endurance
side effect of blood doping
overload of the circulatory system can lead to heart attack or stroke
who are stimulants used by
sprinters